DougFungus' Crypt of the Everflame
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The Crypt where Ekat Kassen was laid to rest has become an important part of the town's history. This year a group of hand selected individuals have been chosen to venture to the crypt and retrieve the Everflame in time for the autumn celebration.

Very odd, I think this fellow has been poisoned: see the staining around his lips and the waxy texture of his skin. Razmiran as well, very mysterious and a long way from home.
I peer around at the gloaming dark.
I don't think this is a trick from anyone back home. This could be a murder.

"Poor fellow." Pip says as he hefts the coin purse in one hand. [b]"I'd say there is about 44gp in this thing...our friend Razmiran here has been generous enough to donate it to our cause...shall we split it up now?"[b/]

"A murder, but not a robbery if he still has his coin and that sword. And using poison probably means his attacker was no where near here when he died. I wonder what he did to someone that they would poison him."

Kerret brings the bundle of wood to the old fire pit and works with Lorant to start the fire. Poison? That doesn't sound very good. I wonder if he was the one who bound up this wood. Maybe we should say a few words for him, Pharasma judge him justly. I've no objection to making use of his coin and sword. He certainly cannot, but we should thank him for the aid he has provided to us, even if he doesn't know it.

Erastil commends us all to serve the community, claim his gear and pay him due respect.
I look over the body thoughtfully: I'm not entirely sure about Razmiran burial rites. If I can't remember we'll give him a burial Old Deadeye would approve of.

It would be difficult to bury him without a shovel... does anyone have one? If not, maybe we could create a funeral pyre. She walks back to the wagon to see if there is one inside, and also to retrieve her fox who shakes his head with a yawn as he awakens.

Where? Kaylee tries to see where Kerret's bolt flew off to. Taking a few steps closer, 5 foot step to AZ56 she decides not to doubt his words and casts mage armor upon herself. Standard action: Cast mage armor Adjusting her grip on her spear she stands back into her familiar stance doing her best not to get bitten. total defense is also a standard action, so if she can't do that this round she will begin next round. Current AC is 15, 19 if you include total defense.

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Vastar rushes over to beside Kaylee.

Wolf 2:

Lorant & Kerret:

The wolf appears to be startled by your presence. It turns around and darts back into the darkness of the bushes.

Kaylee, Vastar & Pip:

A wolf appears out of the darkness of the bushes to the east side of the cart. It keeps its head low while observing its surroundings.

Kerret fires a bolt at Wolf 3.

Kerret & Lorant:

The arrow misses. The wolf locks eyes with Kerret. Showing its teeth it growls in response.

Lorant takes a few steps closer to the tree line while simultaneously drawing his Sword and Shield. He is ready for any Wolf that comes near him.

Kaylee see's Kerrets bolt fly into the general area surrounding BI-53. She casts Mage Armor.

I'm sorry, you cant take 2 standard actions in 1 round.

Wolf 1 moves to Lorant and attacks.

Lorant your ready action will kick in now. Make your attack in a separate post and I will resolve the rest before next round.

Pip moves to the tree line and attempts to hide.

LinkPip are you applying any bonuses or penalties to your Stealth roll for moving at full speed or for size? It doesn't look to me like your taking the -5 for taking a full move. I don't know if you have factored in the +4 for your size either.

Kerret stumbles backwards as he puts the fire between him and the slavering wolf. Oh gods! It means to eat me! he shouts and then steels himself before chanting out strange words in a voice that reverberates with power.

Kaylee readies her spear to strike as soon as she sees the wolf charging against either herself or the good man Vastor next to her. ready attack against the wolf to the left on the map if it attacks. Coordinates are too small for me to see on my phone

Kerret puts the fire pit between himself and Wolf 3 and drops his crossbow to the ground. He mutters a few magic words while gesturing and shoots forth fire from his hands through the fire pit and engulfs the Wolf.

Reflex Save:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14fail

The Wolf's fur burns off in near entirety exposing burn marks covering its body.

Kerret, it's not possible to take a move action and a 5' step in the same round (Link) You do not pick up your crossbow this round.

Lorant swings his sword at Wolf 1 but misses. He comes back around with his shield this time and bludgeons the Wolf. Wolf 1 is hurt but still standing.

Kaylee prepares herself against Wolf 2 in the event that it pops out of the darkness.

Wolf 1 attempts to bite Lorant again...

Bite:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12miss

...and misses.

Pip keeps to the cover of the trees.

Pip:

You can make out a feint shadow moving around the hill. You know the Wolf has not left the area.

Wolf 3 is in pain and is angry. It moves around the fire pit and attacks Kerret.

Vastor! Kerret's in trouble! Please be careful while I heal him. Kaylee moves quickly to Kerret's side, taking care to keep a little distance between the wolves. Holding her hand above his wounds she gently chants what seems to be a lullaby. There is a warm glow as his wounds begin to fade.

Lorant hears Kerret cry out behind him and he sees the burned wolf take him to the ground. He turns back to the wolf in front of him. He swings his sword and then tries to slam his shield into the wolf's jaws.

Kerret grits his teeth through the pain as his breathing comes in heavy gasps. He knows that the wolf's bite has nearly killed him and he summons all his mental resolve for one final try against the creature.

My apologies, Kaylee moves to BD-59 staying more than 5 feet from the wolf at BE-57 and casting CLW.

Round 14 action

Kaylee is dismayed to see the wolf bleeding out to death in front of Kerret. She moves close to it, gently running her hands through its fur. Whispering to the powers that be, she produced a spell to stop the flow of blood. Forgive us... she whispers to it as she turns to help Kerret of the ground and turn towards Pip.

Lorant breathes heavily after taking down the wolf, but he suddenly realizes they're not out of danger yet. He sees Pip go down with a wolf tearing at him. "Pip! Hang on!" He rushes over to take on the wolf himself.

Kerret breathes a sigh of relief and gets shakily to his feet after seeing Vastar's arrow buried deep into the now-dead wolf. As he hears Pip's screams, and sees that Lorant has already finished off his wolf and is moving to help, Kerret leaves his crossbow on the ground and moves forward after gratefully smiling at Kaylee for her timely healing.

Don't worry Pip! We're coming!

Stand up from prone, Move to AZ 56

Round 14:

Kerret takes aim and releases a ray of blue energy at the wolf that has attacked Pip.

Kaylee, I don't have the map in front of me right now but I know the wolf that's beside Kerret is dead-dead. The one that Lorant wacked with his shield is still alive but bleeding out. Did you mean to stabilize that one?

Lorant Pelus wrote:

I don't think I can charge it, so just double move to AW57.

Again, no map right now, but if memory serves correct I think you might be in charging distance assuming there are no obstacles. Did you want to make an attack roll just in case?

"Gods.....I need a drink..." Pips says with a weak voice as he heads over to the cart to look for the bottle of brandy from town. "I suggest we move the wolf carcasses away from here if we plan on camping for the night. Wouldn't want to tempt any other predators." Pip begins to dig around in the cart.

"Now where the heck did I put that bottle....hmm....ah! Here it is!" He says triumphantly as he pulls the cork with his teeth. "Any one care for a hit? My nerves are shot!"

Lorant sits down as the adrenaline leaves his body. The whole thing had lasted less than a minute, but he felt like he had been drilling in the yard for over an hour. I hope Captain Ingar would be proud. He shakes his head when Vastar asks him about healing. The wolves hadn't been able to get past his shield. After a few minutes, he finally is able to get back to his feet.

"I think I'll need some of that too, Pip. I thought this was supposed to be an easy stroll in the woods." He takes a shot of the brandy and lets the drink shock his body.

A little more healing would be most appreciated Vastar, and that bottle when you're done with it Lorant. Kerret looks down at the ground, his easy social grace absent for a moment. So, about the fire... Very few people know about it. Will you four keep my secret? It seems like everything I do brings disapproval from my father, and if this becomes common knowledge, well, I don't know what he would do.

Kaylee makes her rounds to the other two wolves, casting an invocation to stop their bleeding. Then drawing twine out of her backpack she ties their feet together and their mouths shut. I understand Kerret. I prefer to keep my own magicks a close secret. A few of the villagers suspect it but are too grateful for it to say anything. Think nothing of it. She says with a smile. Fenris will keep me company on first watch if you gentlemen would like to get some sleep in a bit. The little fox perks his ears at the sound of his name as he hops down from the wagon.

"I'd be gratefull for some healing. Now don't you guys hog all the brandy! That is a fine vintage there! Besides, who knows how many more times our nerves will need soothing?" Pip starts to setup his tent. "Don't worry about your secret Kerret. I've no one to tell anyways."

Lorant is quiet as Kerret talks about his secret. Perhaps I've misjudged him.

Finally he speaks, handing the Brandy bottle to Kerret. "Your secret is safe, Kerret. I had no idea you were struggling with such...issues." He looks from Kaylee to Kerret to Vastar. "It would seem, if fact, that you all are on the majority here. Pip, you have any magical talent we don't know about? Am I the only one who can't?"

"I'll take the midwatch. Let's finish setting up camp and then get some dinner."

After rinsing his mouth out with a small swig of brandy, Kerret gathers and reloads his crossbow then puts it in the cart with his spear.

Can someone show me how to set up one of these tents? I've never done it before.

As he works, Kerret chatters steadily about small things, but eventually turns to Kaylee with a questioning look. Kaylee, can you explain something to me? Why heal the wolves? They could probably burst through that twine given long enough, and when we leave here, if we untie them what's to stop them from attacking us again? They almost killed Pip and me. I don't think I'll be able to rest knowing they could get free and wreak havoc on us while we sleep.

After praying for Kerret I slap him on the back: Well I, for one, am heartily impressed. I give him a more serious look: But don't worry, your secret is safe with me. I swear As I conclude I touch my holy symbol of Erastil.

Remembering my vocation and Erastil's message, I look at the glum faces around me and put my own fears and concerns to one side: We did well, I think. We have shown our valur, helped each other and come through okay. No-one will make light of our pilgrimage to the Tomb of Kassen when we return.

Kaylee is silent for a moment before answering. Father used to love wolves. He would say that they helped keep the goblins away. It just doesn't seem right to kill them. I can only pray that they accept our mercy and leave us be. I'm not sure if that will help you sleep... Her voice trails off, unsure what else to say. She reaches into her pack and removes some dried jerky and trail mix for dinner.